Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Jesus Was a Commie — or so a new film suggests. From The Christian Post: Matthew Modine is currently on tour with a new short film that explores an idea which has been mentioned in public debate with more frequency of late: was…

Here are today’s quick dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Faith-based Left Behind saga reportedly getting a movie reboot. From Hollywood Reporter: Paul Lalonde, the writer and producer of the original set of movies made by Lalonde’s Cloud Ten Pictures, and John Patus, who worked on the final entry, 2005’s Left…

Today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture feature an upcoming movie, a potential TV show and a new book you should know about. 1. Swinging for the fences. World Series week seems like a fitting time for the baseball-themed movie Home Run (set to hit theaters during the 2012 baseball season) to wrap…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. An interview with Mpower founder & CEO Steve McEveety: JWK: What does the letter M in Mpower Pictures stand for? STEVE MCEVEETY: (laughs) It does not mean McEveety. Empower, with an E, was not actually available (as a name). JWK: Your latest film Snowmen…

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